I agree with the sentiments expressed here and wonder: Have there been any studies of the effects of various anti-depressants on high versus low levels of this catch-all called 'depression?'
I also wonder how much of the over-prescribing of anti-depressants (assuming that there has been over-prescribing) is due to general practice physicians writing prescriptions based on a 5 minute interview of a patient as opposed to psychiatrists or other physicians working with mental health providers who have hours of time with the patient. Paul Bernhardt Dept of Psychology Frostburg State University pcbernhardt _at_ frostburg _dot_ edu On Mar 10, 2010, at 3:09 AM, Allen Esterson wrote: > Any discussion of "depression" that doesn't distinguish between > full-blown clinical depression and the far more common kinds of > experiences for which anti-depressants are prescribed nowadays is > failing to address an essential aspect of the issue. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=1174 or send a blank email to leave-1174-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
